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Anjali Bhatia
Anjali Bhatia
Senior Counsellor Grade-II
Qualification: Ph.D. (Psychology); M.A. (Psychology - Clinical Patterns and Therapies, Applied Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology); UGC-NET for Lectureship
Email: anjalibhatia@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
Professional Training & Continuing Education
- ICD-11 Diagnostic Requirements for Mental, Behavioural and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: An Online Comprehensive Course (2024, July), AIIMS New Delhi & Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health
- What is Narrative Practice? Certification Module (2024, May), Dulwich Centre
- APA Issues First-Ever Guidelines for Practice with Men and Boys (2023, February), American Psychological Association
- Balancing Multicultural Competence with Social Justice (2023, January), American Psychological Association
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners (2022, October), PsychWire
- Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions (2022, August), Beck Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Understanding Behavioural Addictions (2022, May), American Psychological Association
- Post-Traumatic Growth: Beyond Survival and Recovery (2022, March), Zur Institute
- Foundations for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients (2022, April), American Psychological Association
- Jungian Psychotherapy (2021, December), Zur Institute
- Navigating Through Loss and Grief (2021, December), American Psychological Association
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program (2021, May), QPR Institute
- Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy – Basic + Advanced Certificate (2018, April-May), In-Vivo Mumbai Center for REBT, Affiliated to Albert Ellis Institute
Professional Activities
- COURSES TAUGHT (2005-2015) : Introductory Psychology, Statistics in Psychology, Social Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling and Mentoring Skills, Dynamics of Social Change etc.
- INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT (2012-2015) : Consultant psychologist for recruitment panels, customised psychometric assessments and soft skills training programs.
- COUNSELLING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (2016-2025): Individual counselling and case management; administrative responsibilities; student and parent orientation; training of stakeholders; mental health awareness sessions; publication of ‘Aasmaan’- Wellbeing Newsletter (IIT-J); created content for self-help website ‘Bandhu’ and SWC@IITB Youtube channel; hosted ‘Vartalap’- a talk show on mental health topics; significant participation in development of SOPs for counselling (IITJ) etc.
Areas of Professional Interest
- Personality and Social Psychology
- Ecological Psychology
- Narrative Practices
- Transpersonal Psychology
Publications & Presentations
- 2022: The Handbook of Hand-holding and Healing: Counselling at IIT-B (2022), Tagare, A. SWC-IIT Bombay Press/ Kindle ASIN - B09ZLGXXXV
- 2015: Primary prevention and empowerment of teacher trainees within the classroom setting. In Dubey, A. & Shukla, A. (eds.), Mental Health: Psycho-Social Perspectives (ISBN 93-5125-169-1) (pg. 317-327). New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
- 2013, Mar: Fostering openness to experience in two Indian cities: The effect of urban green cover and age (with Khullar, S.) Journal of Research: The Bede Athenaeum (ISSN 0976-0598), Vol.4 (1), 78-86.
- 2012, Dec: The effect of urban green cover and age on subjective well-being: A study of two Indian cities (with Khullar, S.) Indian Journal of Social Science and Organizational Behaviour (ISSN 2278-568X), Vol. 1(2), 63-70.
- 2012, Sept: Urban green cover as a predictor of altruism: A study of Dehradun and Haridwar (with Khullar, S.) Indian Journal of Positive Psychology (ISSN-2229-4937),Vol.3(3), 317-320.
- 2011: Integrating human rights education with environmental wisdom: A challenge to prevailing socio-economic structure. In Kaul, A. (ed.), Human Rights Education (ISBN 978-81-313-1141-7), (pg. 132-147). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
- 2011: Yoga as practical spirituality: Redefining the purpose of education. In Kaul, A. (ed.), Yoga Education (ISBN 978-81-313-1025-0), (pg. 16-25). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
- 2009, Nov: Drama as preventive therapy: A case for inclusion in school curriculum. Oral Scientific Presentation at the 10th World Congress of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- 2009, Mar: Primary prevention and empowerment of teacher trainees within the classroom setting. Oral Scientific Presentation at the National Seminar on Mental Health and Current Scenario, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
Workshops and Seminars Facilitated
- 2015: Exploring Ways to Reduce Students’ Stress - Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand with MKP (PG) College, Dehradun.
- 2008: National Symposium on Teacher Education - ICFAI College of Education, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Invited talks, and workshops in schools and colleges of Dehradun.
Awards and Recognitions
- Secured First position in the University in the B.A. Final examination.
- Certificate of Appreciation from previous employer (Faculty of Education, ICFAI University) for contribution to the department.
- COURSES TAUGHT (2005-2015) : Introductory Psychology, Statistics in Psychology, Social Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling and Mentoring Skills, Dynamics of Social Change etc.
- INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT (2012-2015) : Consultant psychologist for recruitment panels, customised psychometric assessments and soft skills training programs.
- COUNSELLING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (2016-2025): Individual counselling and case management; administrative responsibilities; student and parent orientation; training of stakeholders; mental health awareness sessions; publication of ‘Aasmaan’- Wellbeing Newsletter (IIT-J); created content for self-help website ‘Bandhu’ and SWC@IITB Youtube channel; hosted ‘Vartalap’- a talk show on mental health topics; significant participation in development of SOPs for counselling (IITJ) etc.
Areas of Professional Interest
- Personality and Social Psychology
- Ecological Psychology
- Narrative Practices
- Transpersonal Psychology
Publications & Presentations
- 2022: The Handbook of Hand-holding and Healing: Counselling at IIT-B (2022), Tagare, A. SWC-IIT Bombay Press/ Kindle ASIN - B09ZLGXXXV
- 2015: Primary prevention and empowerment of teacher trainees within the classroom setting. In Dubey, A. & Shukla, A. (eds.), Mental Health: Psycho-Social Perspectives (ISBN 93-5125-169-1) (pg. 317-327). New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
- 2013, Mar: Fostering openness to experience in two Indian cities: The effect of urban green cover and age (with Khullar, S.) Journal of Research: The Bede Athenaeum (ISSN 0976-0598), Vol.4 (1), 78-86.
- 2012, Dec: The effect of urban green cover and age on subjective well-being: A study of two Indian cities (with Khullar, S.) Indian Journal of Social Science and Organizational Behaviour (ISSN 2278-568X), Vol. 1(2), 63-70.
- 2012, Sept: Urban green cover as a predictor of altruism: A study of Dehradun and Haridwar (with Khullar, S.) Indian Journal of Positive Psychology (ISSN-2229-4937),Vol.3(3), 317-320.
- 2011: Integrating human rights education with environmental wisdom: A challenge to prevailing socio-economic structure. In Kaul, A. (ed.), Human Rights Education (ISBN 978-81-313-1141-7), (pg. 132-147). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
- 2011: Yoga as practical spirituality: Redefining the purpose of education. In Kaul, A. (ed.), Yoga Education (ISBN 978-81-313-1025-0), (pg. 16-25). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
- 2009, Nov: Drama as preventive therapy: A case for inclusion in school curriculum. Oral Scientific Presentation at the 10th World Congress of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- 2009, Mar: Primary prevention and empowerment of teacher trainees within the classroom setting. Oral Scientific Presentation at the National Seminar on Mental Health and Current Scenario, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
Workshops and Seminars Facilitated
- 2015: Exploring Ways to Reduce Students’ Stress - Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand with MKP (PG) College, Dehradun.
- 2008: National Symposium on Teacher Education - ICFAI College of Education, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Invited talks, and workshops in schools and colleges of Dehradun.
Awards and Recognitions
- Secured First position in the University in the B.A. Final examination.
- Certificate of Appreciation from previous employer (Faculty of Education, ICFAI University) for contribution to the department.
- 2022: The Handbook of Hand-holding and Healing: Counselling at IIT-B (2022), Tagare, A. SWC-IIT Bombay Press/ Kindle ASIN - B09ZLGXXXV
- 2015: Primary prevention and empowerment of teacher trainees within the classroom setting. In Dubey, A. & Shukla, A. (eds.), Mental Health: Psycho-Social Perspectives (ISBN 93-5125-169-1) (pg. 317-327). New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
- 2013, Mar: Fostering openness to experience in two Indian cities: The effect of urban green cover and age (with Khullar, S.) Journal of Research: The Bede Athenaeum (ISSN 0976-0598), Vol.4 (1), 78-86.
- 2012, Dec: The effect of urban green cover and age on subjective well-being: A study of two Indian cities (with Khullar, S.) Indian Journal of Social Science and Organizational Behaviour (ISSN 2278-568X), Vol. 1(2), 63-70.
- 2012, Sept: Urban green cover as a predictor of altruism: A study of Dehradun and Haridwar (with Khullar, S.) Indian Journal of Positive Psychology (ISSN-2229-4937),Vol.3(3), 317-320.
- 2011: Integrating human rights education with environmental wisdom: A challenge to prevailing socio-economic structure. In Kaul, A. (ed.), Human Rights Education (ISBN 978-81-313-1141-7), (pg. 132-147). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
- 2011: Yoga as practical spirituality: Redefining the purpose of education. In Kaul, A. (ed.), Yoga Education (ISBN 978-81-313-1025-0), (pg. 16-25). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
- 2009, Nov: Drama as preventive therapy: A case for inclusion in school curriculum. Oral Scientific Presentation at the 10th World Congress of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- 2009, Mar: Primary prevention and empowerment of teacher trainees within the classroom setting. Oral Scientific Presentation at the National Seminar on Mental Health and Current Scenario, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
Workshops and Seminars Facilitated
- 2015: Exploring Ways to Reduce Students’ Stress - Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand with MKP (PG) College, Dehradun.
- 2008: National Symposium on Teacher Education - ICFAI College of Education, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Invited talks, and workshops in schools and colleges of Dehradun.
Awards and Recognitions
- Secured First position in the University in the B.A. Final examination.
- Certificate of Appreciation from previous employer (Faculty of Education, ICFAI University) for contribution to the department.
- Secured First position in the University in the B.A. Final examination.
- Certificate of Appreciation from previous employer (Faculty of Education, ICFAI University) for contribution to the department.